When they learned that the Alleghen family had also suffered a calamity, everyone was stunned!
"When did the Great Zhou become so ruthless?"
The Great Zhou, which used to be as docile as a lamb, has now directly captured the two most powerful families in Gandan. How could it have such courage?
As a result, Gandan was thrown into chaos, utter chaos!
Many ambitious people are eager to become the ruler of Gandan, just like Baturghu.
Just then, the eldest princess took control of the army with a strong hand, joined forces with the Great Zhou, and swiftly suppressed the rebels.
Amidst the scorn of all, she became the first female Khan in Gandan history.
"Sister Wang," the Second Princess said, utterly bewildered, "how could you be so irrational?"
If we were to ally with the Great Zhou at this time, wouldn't that be a clear indication to the people that we have betrayed Gandan?
“I have no other choice,” the eldest princess said earnestly, looking at her younger sister. “Ayna, don’t underestimate anyone’s wisdom. We have our plans, but others may also have their own schemes. It’s impossible for one person to have all the benefits.”
“But,” Ayina was very unwilling, “if this happens, the people of Gandan will surely resent the Queen and blame all the disasters on her.”
"Then let them resent it," the eldest princess said dismissively. "The cries of the weak are just cries; they can't change anything."
After a pause, the eldest princess said confidently and firmly, "Moreover, I am confident that I can change their minds."
"real?"
“Of course,” the eldest princess was very confident. “I have thought about it carefully and there is absolutely no need to resist the Great Zhou. In some areas, the Great Zhou is indeed stronger than Gandan. If we can learn from it, Gandan will inevitably become stronger and stronger. At that time, no matter what plans we make, we will no longer be as passive as we are now.”
The second princess agreed with the long-term vision, but she was more worried about the current situation.
The reputation of the Batur family has plummeted. If they cannot overcome this crisis, even the best prospects will be useless.
“Don’t worry,” the eldest princess said with a smile. “Gandan is a place where strength speaks volumes; they know what to do.”
As he spoke, he showed the things in his hand to the second princess, saying, "People are very fickle. Time will heal all wounds. What you feel ashamed of today, you will be glad of in the near future."
The second princess looked down and saw a densely packed list of transactions, including grain, silk, hay, and even salt and wine...
"Sister Wang, is Da Zhou really willing to trade with us?"
“I tried to probe them, but they refused to exchange copper and iron, no matter what,” the eldest princess said regretfully, “just like we refused to exchange warhorses.”
Although she understands this mutual wariness, she still feels regretful about it.
If they could acquire copper and iron, Gandan's fighting strength would undoubtedly become even greater, and if they could gradually erode the surrounding smaller kingdoms...
However, the eldest princess was already very satisfied with securing so many items for trade.
Gandan is a harsh and cold place, with not enough grain to feed people, let alone cattle and sheep. The availability of these animals would allow the population to multiply rapidly.
While attaching oneself to the Great Zhou might indeed damage one's reputation, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages from any perspective.
The Great Zhou needs time, and Gandan needs even more time. They are lagging behind in every aspect and need to learn and improve.
"Alice won't budge an inch?" the second princess said, displeased. "My sister was so kind to her, how could she be so heartless?"
“One thing at a time, it’s a matter of stance, and there can be no compromise,” the eldest princess said understandingly. “In any case, the initial goal has been achieved, and for the next many years, it will be a contest between this Khan and the Emperor of the Great Zhou.”
The eldest princess was radiant; she didn't think she was any less than the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Sister Wang," the Second Princess said with great concern, "you've worked so hard, you might as well not take this Khan's position."
She still doesn't know how to face the captured Khan and prince.
You don't understand!
After saying this, the eldest princess turned her gaze to the endless grassland.
This is the grassland she loves most, bearing the endless glory of Baturhui and the brave and agile warriors.
In places like the Great Zhou, where sheep roam freely, people can eat and drink their fill, yet the warriors of Gandan are forced to fight like wild beasts. Why is that?
Although she always looked down on the weakness of the people of the Great Zhou, deep down the eldest princess understood that a life of resting at sunset and having enough to eat and wear was the true destiny, and that Gandan was still very far from that.
Especially this year.
The combined forces of various countries have caused expenses to skyrocket, yet war has been delayed, leaving the lives of ordinary people so difficult that they can no longer make ends meet.
There's absolutely no way we can hold out until spring!
The eldest princess was very dissatisfied with the old Khan, and more than once wanted to shout and curse him out.
The 700,000-strong army should have been swift and devastating to destroy the Great Zhou, but instead, they kept delaying, always waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. It was utterly incompetent!
Can't we create opportunities if we don't have them? With 700,000 troops marching south, how many days can the Great Zhou hold them off? We can seize some food and replenish our supplies then, at least we won't be waiting to die like we are now!
That's right, she has completely lost faith in Gandan's future.
If the battle drags on for too long and supplies are depleted, Gandan's chances of winning are only 30%, and the risks have increased too much. It's not worth gambling with the entire Gandan, which is one of the important reasons why she decided to compromise.
Upon hearing this, the second princess remained silent for a long time, and finally murmured with resentment, "What a pity!"
Northwest border region.
As things were settled one by one and the threat of war was averted, Jiang Nuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, I felt the exaggerated spiritual energy in the space.
The entire small world was filled with endless spiritual energy. When one was in it, one's cultivation techniques would unconsciously activate, and the plants in the space would suddenly grow as if they had been injected with hormones.
"Could it be that the calamity of this world has been overcome?"
Jiang Nuan was completely confused.
She wasn't very confident about the future situation.
Based on my understanding of the eldest princess, this person's ambition is no less than Ji Xuan's, and she would never be content with a life of obscurity.
"That's good too," Jiang Nuan thought for a moment and felt relieved. "I shouldn't have to work my old bones and legs out anymore."
Finally, I can properly relax and be a couch potato!
It's been less than a year since I came here, but I've experienced all sorts of things. I've never been able to relax. I wouldn't say I'm exhausted, but I've always lacked a sense of peace of mind.
After this trip, unless absolutely necessary, I should no longer concern myself with the affairs of the Great Zhou.
I have given everything I could, done everything I should have done, and reminded everyone who needed to be reminded. I have already repaid the karmic debts owed by Heaven, so any further trouble will have nothing to do with me.
Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt relieved!
It's already December, and the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. It's time to go home!
In the past, I kept things to myself and had no time to think about my family. But now, looking back, I'm overwhelmed with longing.
Wolong Village, Xiao Wu, Da Niu, and their parents and son far away in Beijing...
So, Jiang Nuan made a decision.
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